The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) 2024 Conference is returning, and will be taking place on 16 -17 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
This year, in partnership with the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), the event is shaping up to be a must-attend gathering.
The conference, themed “Our Experiences. Our Future.”, will focus on the strengths and challenges of culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Australia.
Attendees can look forward to keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Key Speakers
Key speakers at FECCA 2024 include Giridharan Sivaraman, the current Commonwealth Race Discrimination Commissioner; Christine Castley, Chief Executive Officer, Multicultural Australia; Senator Paul Scarr, Senator for Queensland, Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement LNP; Dr Bulent Hass Dellal AO, Executive Director, Australian Multicultural Foundation; Hon Mark Butler MP, Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care; Hon Julian Hill MP, Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs; Max Chandler-Mather MP, Member for Griffith; among others.
Also read: FECCA 2022 showcases the true vibrance of multicultural Australia
Conference Program
The conference themes this year include:
- Empowering Communities To Codesign Solutions
- Mainstreaming Languages And Delivering Effective Communication
- Building Robust Data And Evidence
- A Welcoming Settlement Journey And Fostering A Sense Of Belonging
- Lived Experiences And Voices Of People And Communities
- Strengthening An Intersectional Focus – Gender, Age, Disability Etc.
- Participation And Representation – Creating Structures That Represent The People They Serve
- Understanding The Social Determinants Of Health And Wellbeing
- Tackling Barriers To Accessing Support And Services
- An Inclusive Response To Climate Change
Full conference program and registration details are available on the FECCA2024 website.
